Silver Valley: Folks kick up their boots at the Civitan western dance

Published: Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at 12:30 a.m.

Last Modified: Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at 5:08 p.m.

Guests enjoyed the Silver Valley Civitan Special Olympics Western Dance and Social for a 17th year after a one-week delay due to wintery weather.

It is more fun to slide across a dance floor than slide on pavement.

About 80 people dressed western style gathered at the Rocky Acres Music Barn to fill the dance floor throughout the evening. Special Olympics athletes, as well as their families and other invited guests, brought energy and enthusiasm to the party on Feb. 1.

Pete Yow, The One-Man Band, entertained with melodies and a beat that kept the place rocking. Lawrence and Ann Prevette have provided their facility on John Lookabill Road each year since the event began in 1997.

The Silver Valley Civitan Club organizes the event and provides refreshments. Debbie and John Hughes coordinated the food preparation that included pizza, chips, cookies and beverages.

A dozen members of the club provided various functions including transportation for several guests, serving refreshments and as dance partners. Other members present included President Sara Barker, Leigh Gallimore, Peggy Harrison, Kevin and Brenda Everhart, Kenneth Gallimore, Leigh Gallimore, Connie Kindley, Harold and Joyce Parrish, Marlene Swaney and Gary Arnold.

Stephanie Tucker of the South Davidson High School Junior Civitan Club also volunteered.

Honored guests for the event were Civitan Gov. David Sullivan and his wife, Mary, of Thomasville as well as Gov.-elect Inell Allen and her husband, Allen, of Rockingham.

The Silver Valley Civitan Club has been associated with Special Olympics for 35 years making annual financial contributions, providing dozens of volunteers and sponsoring social events.

The dance has been honored three times by North Carolina District West Civitan as the most outstanding service project to people with disabilities. The 2011, 2006 and 2004 editions have earned recognition. There are more than 60 Civitan clubs located in the western half of the state totaling nearly 1,800 members.

The Silver Valley Civitan Club typically meets at New Jerusalem United Church of Christ of Jerusalem Road, the second and fourth Mondays each month.

Church will host chicken supper

Fairview United Methodist Church will host its "Looking for Spring" Chicken Supper" from 5 to 7 p.m. Feb. 23. Chicken pie plates will include sweet potatoes, green beans and corn, slaw, roll, dessert and drink. The cost is $7 for adults, $4 for children 5 to 12, and free to children 4 and under. Vegetable plates will be available for $5. Take-out plates will also be available. No whole chicken pies will be sold. All proceeds from the supper will go toward the Methodist Women's Chrismon project, the Silver Valley Backpack Program and other building projects. The church is located on Old Highway 109 near Denton. For more information call 859-4742.

Come to Ash Wednesday service

Ash Wednesday is today. Central United Methodist Church will have an Ash Wednesday service at noon and Fairview United Methodist Church will have an evening service at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend one of these services.

Lent will be observed with multiple services

The sub-district United Methodist churches in the Denton area will begin Lenten services at noon on Feb. 20. The first services will be at Central United Methodist Church. There will be a soup and sandwich lunch to follow the service. All donations for the lunch will go to the South Davidson Family Resource Center. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Celebrate milestones

Tomorrow is Valentine's Day. Don't forget your sweetheart or it might not be a sweet day for anyone!

Valentine's Day is also Johnny Hughes' birthday. Call Johnny and wish him a happy birthday. Have a great birthday Johnny.

<p>Guests enjoyed the Silver Valley Civitan Special Olympics Western Dance and Social for a 17th year after a one-week delay due to wintery weather. </p><p>It is more fun to slide across a dance floor than slide on pavement. </p><p>About 80 people dressed western style gathered at the Rocky Acres Music Barn to fill the dance floor throughout the evening. Special Olympics athletes, as well as their families and other invited guests, brought energy and enthusiasm to the party on Feb. 1.</p><p> Pete Yow, The One-Man Band, entertained with melodies and a beat that kept the place rocking. Lawrence and Ann Prevette have provided their facility on John Lookabill Road each year since the event began in 1997. </p><p>The Silver Valley Civitan Club organizes the event and provides refreshments. Debbie and John Hughes coordinated the food preparation that included pizza, chips, cookies and beverages. </p><p>A dozen members of the club provided various functions including transportation for several guests, serving refreshments and as dance partners. Other members present included President Sara Barker, Leigh Gallimore, Peggy Harrison, Kevin and Brenda Everhart, Kenneth Gallimore, Leigh Gallimore, Connie Kindley, Harold and Joyce Parrish, Marlene Swaney and Gary Arnold.</p><p>Stephanie Tucker of the South Davidson High School Junior Civitan Club also volunteered.</p><p>Honored guests for the event were Civitan Gov. David Sullivan and his wife, Mary, of Thomasville as well as Gov.-elect Inell Allen and her husband, Allen, of Rockingham.</p><p>The Silver Valley Civitan Club has been associated with Special Olympics for 35 years making annual financial contributions, providing dozens of volunteers and sponsoring social events.</p><p>The dance has been honored three times by North Carolina District West Civitan as the most outstanding service project to people with disabilities. The 2011, 2006 and 2004 editions have earned recognition. There are more than 60 Civitan clubs located in the western half of the state totaling nearly 1,800 members. </p><p>The Silver Valley Civitan Club typically meets at New Jerusalem United Church of Christ of Jerusalem Road, the second and fourth Mondays each month. </p><p><B>Church will host chicken supper</B></p><p>Fairview United Methodist Church will host its "Looking for Spring" Chicken Supper" from 5 to 7 p.m. Feb. 23. Chicken pie plates will include sweet potatoes, green beans and corn, slaw, roll, dessert and drink. The cost is $7 for adults, $4 for children 5 to 12, and free to children 4 and under. Vegetable plates will be available for $5. Take-out plates will also be available. No whole chicken pies will be sold. All proceeds from the supper will go toward the Methodist Women's Chrismon project, the Silver Valley Backpack Program and other building projects. The church is located on Old Highway 109 near Denton. For more information call 859-4742.</p><p><B>Come to Ash Wednesday service</B></p><p> Ash Wednesday is today. Central United Methodist Church will have an Ash Wednesday service at noon and Fairview United Methodist Church will have an evening service at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend one of these services.</p><p><B>Lent will be observed with multiple services </B></p><p> The sub-district United Methodist churches in the Denton area will begin Lenten services at noon on Feb. 20. The first services will be at Central United Methodist Church. There will be a soup and sandwich lunch to follow the service. All donations for the lunch will go to the South Davidson Family Resource Center. Everyone is welcome to attend.</p><p><B>Celebrate milestones</B></p><p> Tomorrow is Valentine's Day. Don't forget your sweetheart or it might not be a sweet day for anyone!</p><p>Valentine's Day is also Johnny Hughes' birthday. Call Johnny and wish him a happy birthday. Have a great birthday Johnny.</p>